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Plant Sciences at University of Wyoming

Laramie, WY · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $36,062/yr (-16% vs median)

AI Risk High (45% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (103,300 openings/yr)

ROI 19.1x earnings multiple (5.8x out-of-state)

Ranked #21 of 50 Plant Sciences programs Top 50%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Plant Sciences graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$535K	$531K	$491K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	19.3x	19.1x	17.7x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.9x	5.8x	5.4x
Probability of Field Employment	46%	42%	32%
DegreeOutlook Score	50	49	45

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$27,752

Out-of-state: $90,872 (5.8x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$47,116

-70% less than sticker · See by income

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$53,411

48% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

University of Wyoming's Plant Sciences graduates start at $36,062/yr, trailing the $42,710 national average by 16%. The program's value hinges on affordability.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 19.1x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Plant Sciences programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Plant Sciences's typical career paths, with 45% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 8% gap from the optimistic case.

At #21 of 50 Plant Sciences programs, University of Wyoming scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Earnings grow from $36,062 to $53,411 over five years — a 48% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About University of Wyoming

A 97% acceptance rate means University of Wyoming is accessible to most applicants, with a mid-sized student body of 8,047 in Laramie, WY.

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Top Career Paths

Forestry and conservation science teachers, postsecondary $100,830/yr

Farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers $87,980/yr

Agricultural sciences teachers, postsecondary $86,350/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Plant Sciences at University of Wyoming?

A score of 49/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Plant Sciences. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

Will AI replace Plant Sciences careers?

With 45% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $491,090 in decade earnings vs $534,781 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with Plant Sciences from University of Wyoming?

First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →